How to Crochet: Mini Motifs – Part Four

A motif is defined as a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in a painting or on wallpaper. Granny squares are a great example of a motif. The mini motifs featured in these posts can be used for so many fun crochet projects. Make a cool garland with many mini-motifs strung together, design your own jewelry (earrings!), decorate a child’s room, make a table runner; the possibilities are practically endless!

I’ve saved the best for last in this fourth and final (for now, at least) installment of mini motifs! This is a larger mini motif, with the G hook and Dk weight yarn it might be considered a regular sized motif or a ‘square’ and can be used as an afghan more easily than the other mini motifs in previous posts. This mini motif is elegant and would make a lovely applique for the corner of blankets or scarfs because of it’s resemblance to a cross.

Round 1: ch 6, join with sl st in first ch made to form ring

Round 2: ch 2, 15 sc into ring, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch: 15 sc

Round 3: ch 2, sc in next 2 sc, *(sc, ch 9, sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in top of beginning ch: 19 sc, 4 ch-9 spaces

There are hundreds of things you can do with these! My mind is reeling! jewelry, fashion accents join them to make a blouse or skirt…. Work them in worsted weight yarn and join them for a throw blanket. The possibilities are endless!